Abhinavagupta

The Isvarapratyabhijna Vivritivimarisini is a Sanskrit text in the Shaiva philosophy, which was composed by the 10th-century Indian philosopher, Abhinavagupta. The text is a commentary on the Isvarapratyabhijna, which is also known as the Pratyabhijna-hrdaya or the Heart of Recognition of the Lord. The Isvarapratyabhijna is a foundational text in the Shaiva philosophy and presents a monistic perspective on reality. It describes the process of recognition of the self (jiva) as identical to the ultimate reality (Shiva), and it emphasizes the role of spiritual practices in achieving this recognition. In the Vivritivimarisini, Abhinavagupta provides a detailed commentary on the Isvarapratyabhijna, elucidating its key concepts and philosophical implications. He offers a nuanced interpretation of the text, drawing on his extensive knowledge of the Shaiva tradition, as well as other philosophical and spiritual traditions of India. The Vivritivimarisini is widely regarded as a seminal text in the Shaiva philosophy and has had a significant influence on the development of Indian philosophical and spiritual thought. It is also valued for its poetic style and for the clarity and depth of its philosophical insights.